Sandra Anne Pautsky, 69, went to be with her Lord on September 22, 2010. Private cryptside services were 10:00 AM Monday, September 27, 2010. A celebration of her life was held at Colonial Church, 4300 Maplewood Ave., on Monday, September 27, 2010 at 11:00 AM with Dr. Curtis Cooper officiating.

Sandra was born on August 2, 1941 in Archer County, Texas to Flem Noel Pautsky Sr. and Beatrice (Link) Pautsky. She achieved her early education in Holliday, Texas and continued the study of geology and business at Midwestern State University. Sandra has been a life-long resident of the Wichita Falls area. She married William Paul Price of Holliday, Texas on February 10, 1958. They created her true joys' of life, Arbie (Chi Chi) Marie, Russell (Rusty) Wade and Shawn Wayne. She led a life of commitment to God, family, and friends. Sandra was the matriarch of a large, extended family and her love for us all flows from a deep, undying source. She was an untiring supporter of us all. She loved nature and imparted that love to her children.

Sandra loved to travel, read, and continued her quest for knowledge until her death. When illness slowed her down, she held weekly Bible studies in her home and blessed us with her diligence in learning and discussing every aspect of the Bible. She was ever the gracious hostess to all. This amazing woman joined her...

Sandra Anne Pautsky, 69, went to be with the Lord on September 22, 2010. Private cryptside services and a celebration of her life was observed on Monday, September 27, 2010, with Dr. Curtis Cooper officiating.

Sandra was born August 2, 1941, in Archer County, Texas, to Flem Noel Pautsky Sr. and Beatrice (Link) Pautsky. She achieved her early education in Holliday, Texas, and continued the study of geology and business at Midwestern State University. She married William Paul Price of Holliday, Texas on February 10, 1958. They created her true joys' of life, Arbie (Chi Chi) Marie, Russell (Rusty) Wade and Shawn Wayne. She led a life of commitment to God, family, and friends. Sandra was the matriarch of a large, extended family. She loved nature and imparted that love to her children. Sandra loved to travel, read, and continued her quest for knowledge until her death. When illness slowed her down, she held weekly Bible studies in her home and blessed all with her diligence in learning and discussing every aspect of the Bible. She was ever the gracious hostess.

Sandra joined her father, Noel, in the successful building of Oakridge Energy Inc. in the 1970's. They tirelessly strived to learn all aspects of the oil and gas business and worked side-by-side to build the company until his death. She became President and CEO in 1996 and remained at the helm until her death.

Sandra was a proud graduate of the 1993 class of Leadership Wichita Falls and Dale Carnegie class of 1995. She was a supporter for such causes as Habitat for Humanity, the Wichita Falls Food Bank, Hospice, The Boys and Girls Club Summer Backpack program. Sandra was a member of the Republican Women and she was a founding member of The Don't Club.

Sandra was preceded in death by her parents, son, Rusty Price and brothers, Norman Pautsky and Jimmy Pautsky.

Her memory will be treasured in hearts as a beautiful woman and distinguished lady who adorned herself inwardly with God's grace and spirit.

Through example, she displayed extraordinary courage, faith and love to all she leaves behind. She is missed, but rejoiced for; as she lived and died in the Lord.

It was Sandra's wishes that those wanting to honor her send memorials to the Pautsky Family Fund at the Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation. The philanthropic interest of this fund is children's welfare. Mailing address: Pautsky Family Fund- WFACF, 807 8th St., Suite 750. Wichita Falls, Tx. 76301.